- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-PATH23MWA-11961444-LSR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 15, 2023 to Friday, May 26, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
Please select the response that describes your eligibility to apply for this position.
2.
A valid motor vehicle driver's license is required for travel to local field sites. Do you possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license?
3.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-04 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
4.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-05 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Maintain inventory of chemicals.
6.
Prepare solutions and reagents for use in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse.
7.
Safely dispose of waste materials (both chemical and biological).
8.
Record instrument readings, collect samples, and take measurements.
9.
Collect, prepare, evaluate, and verify samples and supporting records.
10.
Maintain records and locate and compile data and other information from various sources.
11.
Assist in the research process by performing a variety of standardized or routine duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.
12.
Assist in the research process by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.
13.
Tabulate and summarize data using personal computers and software packages.
14.
Tabulate, statistically analyze and summarize data using personal computers and software packages.
15.
Maintain, calibrate and modify equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.
16.
I have experience doing the following in regard to data: (Select all that apply)
17.
I have experience performing the full range of techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment for plot/crop maintenance, sample collection and preprocessing including the following: (select all that apply)
18.
I have experience performing the full range of techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment for sample evaluation and analysis including the following: (select all that apply)
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.